You have probably heard by now that the housing market in Bossier and Shreveport is HOT! I know I've been shouting it from the rooftops. It is a seller's market - there are way more buyers looking for a home than the current listing inventory can support, so what do you do to bring those … Continue reading These Things Guarantee Your Home Will Sell Sooner
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How to Sell Your Home Fast!
I know not everyone is a fan of statistics, but sometimes statistics in a graph can paint a more convincing picture than anything I could say. When I list houses in Shreveport, one of the tools in my Comprehensive Marketing System is a comparative market analysis (CMA) of similar homes in your neighborhood that have … Continue reading How to Sell Your Home Fast!
Keep Yourself Safe – Simple Safety Tip
I'm sure you've all been in a parking lot where a car alarm was tooting away to beat the band. Annoying, wasn't it? Use your own car alarm as an add on to any house alarm you might have by parking your keys on the nightstand. If you feel or hear someone in your house … Continue reading Keep Yourself Safe – Simple Safety Tip
10 Reasons Your Neighbors Would Love to See a For Sale Sign in Your Yard
Take a look at these photos and see if you can figure out what the ten things are that make your neighbors wish you would move. Are you guilty of any of these? If you had trouble, hover your mouse over the pictures to find the answers. And if your neighbors want you to move, … Continue reading 10 Reasons Your Neighbors Would Love to See a For Sale Sign in Your Yard
What is Your Listing Agent Really Doing for You?
The original title of this post was, What Is Your Real Estate Agent Really Doing For You? The topic was too broad, however, because an agent can work with a client in one of two ways. As a listing agent when you want to sell your homeAs a buyer's agent when you want to buy … Continue reading What is Your Listing Agent Really Doing for You?
How to Find a Listing Agent
Because your home is one of the largest investments you probably have, selecting a qualified agent to list your home is imperative. Word of mouth is one way to find a real estate agent to work with, but also pay attention to any marketing materials you get in the mail. An agent who spends the time … Continue reading How to Find a Listing Agent
My Camera Can Only Do So Much! MLS Photos
Most home sellers know that their home must be properly prepared to be put on the market, but did you realize that you must prepare your home to be photographed? Many sellers think these two things are the same, but they're not, and my camera can only do so much to make your home seem … Continue reading My Camera Can Only Do So Much! MLS Photos
Is It Time To Sell My House?
We've all struggled through the various stay-at-home mandates over the past few months. The Covid-19 news is never far from our minds. Our economy is taking a beating, and people are wondering if there will be a housing crisis like we went through in 2008. With the national unemployment rates at an all-time high, let … Continue reading Is It Time To Sell My House?
Is There Something Your Insurance Agent Isn’t Telling You?
Or - When was the last time you actually reviewed your homeowner's insurance policy? With the recent surge in appreciation of home values, and the number of people making capital improvements to their homes, many homeowners might be surprised to discover that they are now woefully under-insured. If you are like most homeowners, when you … Continue reading Is There Something Your Insurance Agent Isn’t Telling You?
7 Secrets to Selling Your Home in Shreveport’s Market
How does a potential home seller make his or her house stand out, so it will be the one in your neighborhood or on your street that sells? Here are seven things that will put you ahead of your competition if you do them. If you don't, you'll just be another home owner with a … Continue reading 7 Secrets to Selling Your Home in Shreveport’s Market